January 31, 2023
Rwanda: Call to Ensure Independent Investigation into Death of Investigative Journalist John Williams Ntwali
Joint Statement by 90 Civil Society Organizations and Press Associations Read more »
January 17, 2023
Mauritania: Submission to the UN Committee On the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
We write in advance of the 84th session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women regarding Mauritania's compliance with the Convention on the Elimination… Read more »
Tunisia: Déjà Vu in Front of the Tunisian Courthouse
Veteran Human Rights Activists Rally against New Political Trials Read more »
January 26, 2023
Morocco: Saudi Man At Risk of Forced Return
Danger of Torture, Unfair Trial if Extradited Read more »
January 25, 2023
Eswatini: Activist, Rights Lawyer Brutally Killed
Conduct a Prompt, Impartial, Transparent Investigation Read more »
January 20, 2023
Rwanda: Suspicious Death of Investigative Journalist
Effective, Independent Investigation Needed to Establish Circumstances Read more »
January 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: A Move to Curb Freedom of Association As Election Nears
Registration Withdrawn from Hundreds of Organizations Read more »
January 23, 2023
Chad: Justice Needed for October Crackdown
Investigate Killings, Torture, Deaths in Custody, Unlawful Detentions Read more »
January 18, 2023
Rwanda: Politician Convicted for Harming The Country's Image
Respect Free Speech; Free Detainees; Repeal Abusive Penal Code Provision Read more »
December 22, 2022
Burundi: Human Rights Lawyer Still Detained Despite Acquittal - Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Defender Still Detained Despite Acquittal Read more »
December 08, 2022
Uganda: No Justice for Victims of Forced Disappearances in Uganda
Investigate Security Forces, Hold Perpetrators to Account Read more »
December 07, 2022
Eritrea: 10 Years Behind Bars for Ex-Minister's Daughter
Immediately Free Ciham Ali Abdu and Others Unlawfully Held Read more »
December 04, 2022
Libya: ICC Reignites Hope for Long-Delayed Justice
Torture, Disappearances, Killings in War-Time Prisons Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: FIFA/Qatar - Migrant Workers Call for Compensation for Abuses
Workers, Families Speak Out as World Cup Nears Read more »
November 06, 2022
Egypt: Arrests, Curbs On Protests As COP27 Nears
Unlawful Surveillance Cameras, Restrictions on Participation Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: African Rights Commission's Work More Important Than Ever
35 Years On, Strengthen Its Independence, Civil Society Role Read more »
October 27, 2022
Libya: Decree On Libyan Women's Non-Citizen Children Fails Discrimination Test
Non-citizen Children of Libyan Women Still Blocked From Citizenship Read more »
October 28, 2022
Central African Republic: First War Crimes Verdict Due
Special Criminal Court to Deliver Judgment on October 31 Read more »
October 27, 2022
Mali: Coordinated Massacres by Armed Groups
Increase Protection Capabilities of Security Forces, UN Peacekeepers Read more »
October 21, 2022
Mozambique: Hundreds Flee Attacks in Ruby Mining Region
Greater Protection Needed to Address Expanded Threat to Civilians Read more »
October 18, 2022
Ethiopia: Civilians in Tigray Region at Heightened Risk
International Community Should Act Now to Protect Population Read more »
Africa: FIFA Yet To Back Workers' Remedy Fund Despite Growing Support
Football's Governing Body Should Commit to Compensate Before World Cup Opens Read more »
October 03, 2022
Guinea: Guinea Stadium Trial to Resume
Former Leaders Face Justice Before Judges, Victims Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Sudan: Government Begins Trial of Activists, Critics
On October 3, South Sudan's government started its trial against Kuel Aguer Kuel and five activists associated with the People's Coalition for Civic Action, a pro-reform pressure… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Atrocity Trial in France
Reform of French Universal Jurisdiction Laws Needed Read more »